Japanese Craft Beers
Here are our selections of Japan's best beer brands. You can download the beer labels as pdf files.
Kyoto Beer "White Yuzu"
Kyoto Beer "White Yuzu"
Hops: Hallertau & Saaz
ABV: 5.0%
Brewery Location: Kyoto Prefecture
Style: Ale (Belgium White)
Nose: Fruity aroma of yuzu and coriander.
Flavor: Slightly sweet with fruity taste.
Food Pairings: Spicy dishes, sushi and sashimi
Tasting Notes: The light and refreshing Belgium White Ale featuring the sweet and irresistable aroma of the famous Japanese Yuzu citrus, with a hint of coriander in the finish.
Size: 330ml
Brewery: Kizakura Co. Ltd.
Founded: 1995 (Beer) 1925 (Kizakura Sake)
Profile: One of the first craft beer brewers in Japan is Kizakura Co, a Kyoto-based brewery that's one of Japan's top sake producers. Kizakura started making beer back in 1995, using the same clear, pure water they've been using to make their sake.